Muttabel With Za'Atar-Spiced Pita Recipe

Name: Muttabel With Za'Atar-Spiced Pita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 italian eggplants, halved and scored (1 1/2 to 2 pounds total); 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1/2 cup; kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves; 2 tablespoons tahini paste; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup small dice red bell pepper; Pita Crisps; 8 large pita bread rounds, cut into wedges; 2 tablespoons za'atar spice mix, dry spice; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; kosher salt

Servings: persons

2 italian eggplants, halved and scored (1 1/2 to 2 pounds total)
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1/2 cup
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons tahini paste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/4 cup small dice red bell pepper
Pita Crisps
8 large pita bread rounds, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons za'atar spice mix, dry spice
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
kosher salt

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Split the eggplants in half through the stem and score the flesh sides. Drizzle with 1 1/2 tablespoons of the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast eggplants, flesh side down on a sheet pan, until the skin begins to wrinkle and flesh is very tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Set aside to cool.
3
When the eggplants are cool enough to handle, scoop out the flesh and transfer to the bowl of a food processor along with the garlic, parsley, tahini, lemon juice, cumin, and cayenne and puree until smooth. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of olive oil and pulse again to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the red bell pepper. Garnish with a drizzle of olive oil if desired. Serve with pita strips for dipping.
4
While the eggplants are cooking, make pita strips: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Put the pita wedges in a large mixing bowl. Combine za'atar spice mix and extra-virgin olive oil in a small bowl and drizzle over wedges. Season with salt and toss to coat evenly. Arrange pita wedges on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until warmed through.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 italian eggplants, halved and scored (1 1/2 to 2 pounds total), 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1/2 cup, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Muttabel With Za'Atar-Spiced Pita falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Muttabel With Za'Atar-Spiced Pita

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